Looking for something cool to serve on a hot, summer day? Try out our recipe for pasta salad! It’s filled with veggies and healthy fats. Whether you’re looking for something to serve at a potluck picnic or just a quick dinner at home, this is the recipe for you! Ingredients 1 cup orzo, cooked 2-3 cloves garlic, chopped ½ bell pepper, chopped ½ medium onion, chopped 1 large tomato, diced ½ package of broccoli slaw ½ can olives, sliced 2Continued
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Jack Osbourne Reveals Multiple Sclerosis Diagnosis
Just weeks after the birth of his first child, Jack Osbourne was diagnosed with an autoimmune disease called multiple sclerosis or MS. Jack, son of famed rocker Ozzy Osbourne, revealed it was a disturbance in his visual field which lasted for several days that sent him to the doctor. He says a black dot appeared in his visual field and got bigger over the course of a few days until he had lost all central vision in his right eye. Continued
Is Sunless Tanning Safer than the Sun?
Experts say it all the time: getting a tan from the sun increases your risk of skin cancer, premature aging and skin damage. Many people choose sunless tanning products to achieve that bronze glow, believing that this alternative is a healthier and safer option. For years, the FDA has approved the use of dihydroxyacetone (DHA), the active ingredient in most sunless products. However, while DHA is approved for topical use, experts are now questioning the safety of DHA when itContinued
Links We Like
Each Friday, we share our favorite articles, recipes ideas and workouts of the week. See something you’d like to share with fellow readers? Let us know in the comment section below and we may feature it in next week’s post. Fitness Story of the Week Looking to increase your flexibility? Five minutes a day may be all it takes! Health News Story of the Week Eye problems are on the rise, and once again, diabetes seems to be the culprit. Continued
2012’s “Dirty Dozen”
It’s here! The Environmental Working Group (EWG) just released its latest Dirty Dozen report, which lists the 12 most pesticide-contaminated fruits and vegetables at our grocery stores. Remember, the government places restrictions on the amount of pesticide residue that can be found on our produce, so the total amount of pesticide contamination we’re talking about here is actually quite small. Still, with research on the long-term effects of pesticide ingestion somewhat lacking, some prefer to buy organic versions of theContinued
Potato and Leek Soup
Here’s a comfort food recipe to save for a rainy day! Throw in some steamed veggies to make a heartier version of this classic potato soup dish. And if it’s too hot outside to curl up with a warm bowl of soup, do as the French do – serve it cold and call it vichyssoise! Special thanks to Jessica Reynolds for this recipe. Ingredients 2 leeks, finely chopped 1 small onion, finely chopped 1 tbsp butter 6 baking or largeContinued
Why feeling lonely can be detrimental for your health
Loneliness is something we all experience from time to time, but many people do not consider the impact these feelings can have on their health. Not only is loneliness stressful emotionally, a new study suggests it may lead to an increased risk of death in older adults. According to a study published in the Archives of Internal Medicine, people aged 60 or older had an increased risk of death during the study’s six-year follow-up period than those who did notContinued
Stay Safe This Summer: National Safety Month Tips
As summer heats up, you are likely spending more time outdoors, by the water and on the road, so what better time to recognize National Safety Month? Read on for tips on preventing the most common injuries and accidents so you and your family can stay safe this summer and all year round. Heat safety No matter where you live, you are bound to experience some rising temperatures this summer. Heat stroke and dehydration are common during hot summer months,Continued
Robin Roberts Announces Myelodysplastic Syndrome Diagnosis
Last week, ABC News anchor Robin Roberts announced that she has been diagnosed with myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS), or preleukemia. Already a breast cancer survivor, Roberts has full confidence that she will come through this illness as well. MDS is a rare condition that occurs when the bone marrow begins to function improperly. Bone marrow is a spongy material inside your bones that produces stem cells that eventually grow into new blood cells. In MDS, the bone marrow produces abnormal stemContinued
Links We Like: June 15
Each Friday, we share our favorite articles, recipes ideas and workouts of the week. See something you’d like to share with fellow readers? Let us know in the comment section below and we may feature it in next week’s post. New Study of the Week We all know pregnancies become riskier for women as they age, but a new study shows that offspring can actually benefit if their fathers are older at the time of conception. Children of older fathersContinued